[ And he does. Really. Edgeworth hit the nail on the head when he accused him of doing the same in his position, and while he refuses to admit it, he has a pretty good idea of how he's feeling.
Some of his anger deflates at that. ]
Guilt's a funny emotion, and it can play with your mind. Focus on what you can and should do, not what you didn't. Which you didn't do, for good reason.
[A nod. Edgeworth doesn't look up, even after all of that, even after those encouraging words - but he does manage to force out awkward, self-conscious gratitude.]
Right. I...Thank you, Wright. Rather what I needed to hear.
[ He should really look up, because the last of Phoenix's unhappiness with him fades (when has he ever been able to hold a grudge anyway) and now there's a small but encouraging smile on Phoenix's face. ]
If you forget, I'll be here to remind you. ...But try to remember.
[ And Phoenix will finally pick up his tea and take a sip. ]
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Date: 2014-03-31 09:18 pm (UTC)[ And he does. Really. Edgeworth hit the nail on the head when he accused him of doing the same in his position, and while he refuses to admit it, he has a pretty good idea of how he's feeling.
Some of his anger deflates at that. ]
Guilt's a funny emotion, and it can play with your mind. Focus on what you can and should do, not what you didn't. Which you didn't do, for good reason.
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Date: 2014-03-31 09:35 pm (UTC)Right. I...Thank you, Wright. Rather what I needed to hear.
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Date: 2014-04-01 12:32 am (UTC)If you forget, I'll be here to remind you. ...But try to remember.
[ And Phoenix will finally pick up his tea and take a sip. ]